Nearly 100,000 people with terminal illnesses die every year without properly
planned care, so they are shuttled in and out of hospital, according to a
review for the Government.

The inquiry into palliative care in England has found vast disparities in how
much money is spent on services, with some patients receiving 30 times as
much as others. Many endure substandard nursing care and have no chance to
plan where they wish to die .

The Palliative Care Funding Review, which is published today and has been seen
by The Times, makes recommendations to provide a “good death” and
reduce the